This video from OKC Bushcraft Woodsman showcases a variety of fixed-blade knives, including the Ontario SP50, RTAK II, Cold Steel Trailmaster, Browning Crowell/Barker Competition Knife, and the OKC Bushcraft Woodsman itself. It also mentions Mora Fixed Blade knives and the Woodsman's Pal. The description includes Amazon affiliate links for these knives and other gear like the Casio PRG600 series watch. The title mentions 'Tiger Tank', which might be a metaphorical or stylistic element rather than a direct firearm reference, as the description focuses heavily on knives and outdoor gear.
This video features Nutnfancy reviewing the Woodman's Pal, a time-tested outdoor tool designed in 1941. The review highlights its impressive hacking, draw cut, and digging performance during field testing in the mountains. Nutnfancy specifically recommends the nylon sheath version with an integrated sharpening stone, noting its 100% American-made quality and reasonable 18 oz carry weight. The tool is deemed ideal for survival kits and outdoor applications. The review also briefly mentions and provides links to other large survival knives in Nutnfancy's collection, including models from Ontario, ESEE, and Cold Steel.
This video by Nutnfancy explores the utility and effectiveness of large fixed-blade knives, particularly in wilderness and alpine environments. It contrasts their advantages over axes for wood splitting and shelter building, emphasizing safety and efficiency, especially when fatigued. Specific models like the Ontario RTAK II, Cold Steel Trailmaster, KaBar Heavy Bowie, Ontario SP10 Marine Raider, and Ontario SP50 are showcased. The discussion also touches upon their potential as edged weapons and as collectible items, while acknowledging their limitations in certain climates and the benefit of pairing them with lighter blades or leaving them behind for casual outings.
This video from Nutnfancy's "Winter Sense" series focuses on the practicalities and challenges of firemaking in cold, snowy conditions (25ºF with heavy snowpack). It emphasizes prioritizing tasks, managing energy expenditure, and the importance of fire for morale, warmth, and cooking. The video demonstrates fire-making techniques for wilderness craft rookies, debunking academic ease and showcasing proven methods. It highlights specific tools used, including the Cold Steel Trailmaster, Ontario SP-50, Ontario Kukri, Gransfors Bruks axes, and a timber saw, noting the Scouts' decision to avoid axes due to the effort required. The content covers sourcing and processing deadwood, with a strong emphasis on safety throughout.
This video review focuses on the Cold Steel Recon Scout knife, highlighting its performance and suitability for wilderness tasks like shelter building and firecraft. The reviewer praises its full flat ground blade for wood splitting and chopping, recoil-absorbing Kraton handle, and waterproof sheath. Downsides mentioned include the potential for rust with Carbon V and SK-5 steels and a possible stress point at the hilt. The video compares the Recon Scout to other wilderness blades like the Ontario SP5/SP10, RAT7, and RTAK II, deeming the Recon Scout and Trailmaster as standards for wilderness blades. The reviewer rates the knife highly, despite noting some minor drawbacks and the video's initial production quality issues.
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